The John Deere 4005 holds 6.6 gal (25 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 3.3 gal (12.5 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 2 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity6.6 gal (25 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank3.3 gal (12.5 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 2 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 4005 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
6.6 gal (25 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
25 L
Half tank amount
3.3 gal (12.5 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 2 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
3 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
47 lb (21 kg) of diesel
Engine model
Yanmar 2.2L 4-cyl
Engine horsepower
41.9 hp
Engine displacement
133.6 cu in (2.19 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.158 gal per hp
Fuel capacity is a tank-size figure. Actual top-up amount and runtime depend on remaining fuel, workload, throttle use, terrain and machine condition.
John Deere 4005 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The main fuel number for the John Deere 4005 is 6.6 gal (25 L). Use it as the empty-to-full tank amount, not as a guaranteed runtime figure.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 4005, budget about 2 x 5-gal cans or 3 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 4005 is diesel. Match the fuel type before filling; do not assume every John Deere machine uses diesel.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 4005 adds 47 lb (21 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 4005 engine details listed here are engine model Yanmar 2.2L 4-cyl, engine horsepower 41.9 hp, engine displacement 133.6 cu in (2.19 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.158 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
6.6 gal
Guide low
6 gal
Guide typical
14 gal
Guide high
30 gal
Compared with a broad Compact / small utility tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere 4005 fuel capacity FAQ
How much fuel should I buy for the John Deere 4005?
The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 4005 is 6.6 gal (25 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.
What is the litre conversion for the John Deere 4005 fuel tank?
The John Deere 4005 holds about 25 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 4005?
Half-full fuel on the John Deere 4005 is about 3.3 gal (12.5 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 4005 need from empty?
Portable refueling for the John Deere 4005 is roughly about 2 x 5-gal cans or 3 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.
Does the John Deere 4005 use diesel fuel?
The John Deere 4005 fuel listing shows diesel. Use the correct fuel type and avoid mixing fuels.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 4005 runtime?
Runtime depends on loader work, mowing, PTO implements, slopes, travel speed, throttle and engine condition. The 6.6 gal (25 L) tank gives the storage amount, not a fixed hour rating.
What does the John Deere 4005 tank size mean for refueling?
With a listed capacity of 6.6 gal (25 L), the John Deere 4005 is best planned as a small / utility-size tank for fuel handling.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
